July 13, 1938: Johnny Mize ends slump with three straight homers

“For weeks on end, the once fell bludgeonings of Johnny Mize…

This Week in SABR: June 10, 2016

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Bump Hadley

After three uncharacteristic second-place finishes in 1933, '34,…

Tex Hoyle

Rolland Edison “Tex” Hoyle was the third youngest of nine…

Don Leshnock

Don Leshnock finished his big-league pitching career with the…

Frank Quinn

Maybe even three years in professional baseball seemed just a…

Jack Robinson

His name was John Edward Robinson, and his nickname was Jack. Jack…

July 28, 1969: Cubs earn improbable victory over Juan Marichal and Giants

A small crowd headed to Wrigley Field in Chicago on Monday, July…

October 3, 1909: The Old Fox auditions a passel of youngsters

On October 3, 1909, when the Cincinnati Reds took the first game…

John D’Acquisto

“Mr. D’Acquisto, Mr. D’Acquisto, you just broke the radar…

June 15, 1929: Riggs Stephenson’s walkoff pop foul wins it in the 10th

After losing their first five extra-inning games of the 1929…

August 1, 1929: Guy Bush hurls shutout to win 10th consecutive decision

“Those among baseball fans who insist that pitching is a lost…

September 14, 1929: Pat Malone tosses shutout for 21st win

When the Brooklyn Robins and the Chicago Cubs squared off for…

This Week in SABR: June 3, 2016

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Bob Bailey

Ask the average major-leaguer if there was a particular at-bat…

Danny Hoffman

Before Ray Chapman, Mickey Cochrane, Tony Conigliaro, Dickie…

Jim McDonald

Right-hander Jimmie LeRoy "Hot Rod" McDonald was undefeated (1-0)…

Lou Niss

Team pictures of the New York Mets in the 1960s and ’70s showed…

Al Papai

Right-handed knuckleball pitcher Al Papai earned many more accolades…

Charley Schanz

Right-handed pitcher Charley Schanz worked 13 years in the minor…
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